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RU students lock admin building over 3 demands
02:04 PM, 02 Jan 2025 ThursdayA group of students at Rajshahi University (RU) locked the Syed Nazrul Islam Administrative Building on Thursday to press for three demands, including the cancellation of the dependent quota. They stated that the lock would remain in place until their demands are met, and no one would be allowed to enter or exit the building.
Political debates mask AL’s graft, theft, looting: Fakhrul
01:37 PM, 02 Jan 2025 ThursdayBNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has accused the Awami League of exploiting political debates to divert attention from its alleged corruption, theft, and looting.
Court denies bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das again
01:26 PM, 02 Jan 2025 ThursdayChinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, spokesperson of the Bangladesh Sammilita Sanatani Jagran Jote and expelled ISKCON leader, has once again been denied bail in a sedition case.
Additional VAT to bite consumers at IMF pressure
01:12 PM, 02 Jan 2025 ThursdayUnder pressure from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the government is set to amend the Value Added Tax (VAT) and Supplementary Duty Act, potentially raising VAT and supplementary duties on 65 essential goods and services.
Special cell collecting photos, videos of mass uprising
12:58 PM, 02 Jan 2025 ThursdayIn an effort to collect and preserve the significant history of the July-August mass uprising, a special cell formed under the Ministry of Health Services is gathering photos, video footage, statements, and articles or reports published in print and electronic media related to the movement.
8 trainee SIs dismissed for disciplinary breaches
12:23 PM, 02 Jan 2025 ThursdayThe Bangladesh Police Academy in Sarada has dismissed eight more trainee Sub-Inspectors (SIs) on grounds of "disciplinary breaches."
Country's total voters reach 12.37cr, 18.33 lakh new voters
12:17 PM, 02 Jan 2025 ThursdayThe Election Commission (EC) has released the draft voter list for 2025, revealing that the total number of registered voters in the country has risen to 12,36,83,512, marking a growth rate of 1.50%.
One killed as Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump’s hotel
11:56 AM, 02 Jan 2025 ThursdayAt least one person was killed and seven wounded when a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside a hotel belonging to US President-elect Donald Trump in Las Vegas, police said Wednesday.
Anjana on life support
11:32 AM, 02 Jan 2025 ThursdayRenowned actress and dancer Anjana Rahman was admitted to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) Hospital and placed on life support on Wednesday following a deterioration in her health, confirmed her son Nishat Moni to Jago News.
Dense fog in capital as winter intensifies
11:16 AM, 02 Jan 2025 ThursdayThe severity of the cold has increased in the capital, along with the rest of the country. Dense fog was observed in various parts of the city from early Thursday morning, with some areas remaining shrouded in fog even after 10:00 am as the winter chill settled heavily over the entire city.
Shanto steps down as T20I captain
10:34 AM, 02 Jan 2025 ThursdayNazmul Hossain Shanto has officially announced his decision to step down as the captain of Bangladesh's T20I team. A reliable source from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed that Shanto has communicated his decision, stating that he no longer wishes to lead the T20I side.
Palestinian Authority suspends Al Jazeera broadcasts
09:47 AM, 02 Jan 2025 ThursdayThe Palestinian Authority on Wednesday ordered the suspension of broadcasts by Qatar-based Al Jazeera across the Palestinian territories, accusing the network of airing "inciting content", official media reported.